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A Notice To South Africans Living In Uk From The South African High Commission

South African Consulate-General, Los AngelesRef: https://dirco.gov.za/uk/a-notice-to-south-africans-living-in-uk-from-the-south-african-high-commission/

Official source

Source domain: dirco.gov.za

Collected on 8 July 2026

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Our copy (archived 21 July 2026)Official source

What this means

This document is a notice issued by the South African High Commission in the United Kingdom to South Africans living in the UK who are registered to vote in the forthcoming South African General elections. It states that voting at the High Commission in London will take place on 18 and 19 May 2024 from 07h00 to 21h00 at South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London (WC2N 5DP). It also explains which identification documents voters must present, and when/for whom an online VEC 10 application is required (submission window: 23 February to 22 April 2024).

Facts

Reference

https://dirco.gov.za/uk/a-notice-to-south-africans-living-in-uk-from-the-south-african-high-commission/

Key Takeaways

  • South African High Commission (London) voting dates: 18-19 May 2024
  • Voting hours: 07h00 to 21h00
  • Voting location: South Africa House, Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DP
  • Required ID to vote abroad: RSA identity card/document (Green Barcoded ID/Smartcard) or valid TIC
  • No requirement to provide RSA passport when voting in the forthcoming elections
  • Online VEC 10 required for voters registered inside RSA intending to vote abroad (23 Feb–22 Apr 2024)
  • Online VEC 10 required for voters registered at one mission abroad intending to vote at a different mission abroad (23 Feb–22 Apr 2024)
  • No VEC 10 needed for voters registered abroad intending to vote at the same mission
  • Enquiries emails: london.visa@dirco.gov.za and london.civic@dirco.gov.za
  • South African High Commission in the United Kingdom
  • South Africa House
  • Trafalgar Square
  • VFS Global
  • Department of Home Affairs
  • DIRCO (Department of International Relations and Cooperation)
  • elections.org.za
  • VEC 10
  • Nelson Mandela
  • ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
  • Wembley Stadium
  • Proteas Men

Dates

Closing Date

22 April 2024